Pigment: meaning, definitions and examples

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pigment

[ ˈpɪɡmənt ]

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art

A substance used for coloring or painting, especially a dry powder that is mixed with a liquid to produce paint.

Synonyms

colorant, dye, hue

Examples of usage

The artist mixed the pigment with water to create a vibrant blue paint.
The pigments used in the painting were all natural and sourced from plants and minerals.

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biology

A substance that gives color to plant or animal tissues.

Synonyms

chroma, coloring, shade

Examples of usage

The pigment in the flower petals gives them their bright red color.
Melanin is the pigment responsible for the color of human skin.

Translations

Translations of the word "pigment" in other languages:

🇵🇹 pigmento

🇮🇳 रंजक

🇩🇪 Pigment

🇮🇩 pigmen

🇺🇦 пігмент

🇵🇱 pigment

🇯🇵 顔料 (がんりょう)

🇫🇷 pigment

🇪🇸 pigmento

🇹🇷 pigment

🇰🇷 색소 (saekso)

🇸🇦 صبغة (ṣibgha)

🇨🇿 pigment

🇸🇰 pigment

🇨🇳 色素 (sèsù)

🇸🇮 pigment

🇮🇸 litarefni

🇰🇿 пигмент

🇬🇪 პიგმენტი (pigment‘i)

🇦🇿 piqment

🇲🇽 pigmento

Word origin

The word 'pigment' originated from the Latin word 'pigmentum', which means 'coloring substance'. Pigments have been used by humans for thousands of years, with evidence of their use dating back to prehistoric times. Ancient civilizations used natural pigments derived from plants, minerals, and animal sources to create art, cosmetics, and decorative items. The development of synthetic pigments in the 19th century revolutionized the field of art and industry, leading to a wider range of colors and applications.

See also: pig, piggy, pigheaded, piglet, pigling, pigpen, pigsty.